"The Alpes France / Italy / Switzerland" France by Arm-Chair-Hero

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French / Italian / Swiss Alpes

Quite a difficult one for me this...the pages are based around a Land Rover 4x4 trip from England covering the Alpes via France Italy and Switzerland. The trip was two weeks long and not your average journey. It involved all camping and plenty of off roading directed by a guide from start to finish.

We have another trip coming up in April 2005 4x4 through Morroco so if any of you have done this type of thing before and have any tips or advice it will be much appreciated...the next trip from what I can gather is a little more extreme with a lot more preperation needed.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Amazing scenery that you would not see on a normal trip
Cons:Hard work
In a nutshell:Go buy a Land Rover

Last visit to France: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Oct 10, 2004
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Beer to wash the dust down sir? - France

Dust Warnings Or Dangers (3)

If you decide to go on this type of holiday it is well worth a mention about dust. A lot of these tracks are quite... more travel advice

Calais to Dover Transportation (2)

On the ferry there is the usual bar drinks and light snacks etc etc. Duty free`s are a little dear to be honest and is... more travel advice

Dover to Calais Transportation (2)

The ferry from Dover to Calais is very easy to catch and quite a quick crossing...around one hour....its well organised... more travel advice

Memorial to lives lost in avalanches. - France

Avalanche Plaque Off The Beaten Path (3)

The photo shows a plaque to comemorate the peoples lives that had been lost on this mountain in avalanches. This was on... more travel advice

Local Customs (2)
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What to Pack (4)
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Hotels (1)
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Sports & Outdoors (2)
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Restaurants (1)
Buckets galore
Things to Do (2)
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Tourist Traps (2)
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Comments (9)

sourbugger Dec 23, 2004 at 2:48 AM Report Abuse

seems we have swapped the arm chair for the driving seat. Fascinating stuff cheers. happy xmas sb
crazy_vietgirl2 Nov 8, 2004 at 10:03 AM Report Abuse

I heard 4x4ing in Europe is awesome! Would love to do that one day. Those are nice trucks, do you have any more pictures? Please post , would love to see more-Cheers from Vancouver
kenHuocj Nov 6, 2004 at 4:51 AM Report Abuse

the land rovers, trsuted wheels for so many adventurers - ;-)))
gilabrand Oct 31, 2004 at 6:37 AM Report Abuse

I would think you'd put your lights on even without a law...
diosh Oct 28, 2004 at 1:22 PM Report Abuse

We found a Jaguar dealer in the middle of nowhere, when the old thing conked out!Good chaps- the French!
beret Oct 28, 2004 at 11:25 AM Report Abuse

Where are the petrol stations? Or do you just kill the engine and push in the clutch on the down hill runs?
paradisedreamer Oct 14, 2004 at 5:36 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like a fantastic trip!!!
judyintaiwan Oct 11, 2004 at 9:02 AM Report Abuse

it's a cool page you have on here, Shaun. though i'm really busy on my schoolwork, that i'm gonna burn my butt! so check out the page later! later!
b1bob Oct 10, 2004 at 8:03 AM Report Abuse

Nice job, Shaun.